Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control, CERT at Clark University

Clark University

United States of America, Worcester

University Rank:#1001

The Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control, CERT is a Certificate degree offered by Clark University at its main campus in Worcester , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 29, 2027.

About Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control, CERT

Certificate in Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control Overview

The emergence of public policy by popular referendum that legalizes the sales and distribution of recreational cannabis has prompted a myriad of issues in the public policy domain. This dramatic swing from viewing marijuana as an illegal drug to a legally regulated substance has left many in the public policy arena struggling to deal with this policy shift. Issues such as licensing of retail shops, growing operations regulation, quality control, taxation policy, zoning restrictions etc., are proving to be complex. Public health and safety officials are trying to balance the implementation of these new laws with the publics concern for safety.

The Certificate in Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control applies the public policy framework and provides practical training for implementing the rules of engagement in this new field. It consists of three online public policy courses. Each course delivers a well-rounded foundational understanding of the issues enabling students to act as change agents within their organizations and communities. The central learning objectives of the certificate are:

Ground the participants in the social history of how cannabis came to be viewed as an illegal drug in the United States
Explore the development of cannabis reputation as a gateway drug
Investigate contemporary efforts to de-criminalize the substance and the implementation of cannabis as viable industry
Survey best practices nationwide in cannabis regulatory and enforcement practices
Examine the public health issues and concerns around cannabis

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control, CERT at Clark University

Entry Requirements

While enrolled in graduate level programs (post-baccalaureate certificates, master’s degrees, post-master’s certificates, CAGS, And doctoral degrees) students may only declare and pursue one credential at a time; except in cases when dual degree programs have been intentionally developed to be concurrently awarded as outlined in the University Catalog.The following policy exists to help students who are interested in earning multiple graduate credentials at Clark University.

After completing a graduate certificate, if a student wishes to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree, all certificate units may apply to the degree when the certificate courses are equivalent to program requirements or electives of the degree.
After completing a graduate certificate, if a student wishes pursue another graduate certificate, units may apply to the additional certificate when the first certificate courses are equivalent to program requirements or electives of the additional certificate. However, students will be required to take additional Clark University courses equal to the number of courses required to meet the residency requirement of the additional certificate.
After completing a graduate degree or certificate, if a student wishes pursue another graduate degree (master’s or doctorate), units may apply to the additional degree when the first degree courses are equivalent to program requirements or electives of the additional graduate certificate or degree. However, students will be required to take additional Clark University courses equal to the number of courses required to meet the residency requirement of the additional certificate or degree.

Graduate students in good academic standing occasionally discover that they are enrolled in a graduate program that does not align with their career aspirations. Clark supports students requesting an internal transfer from one Clark graduate program to another within certain guidelines. The following process details the steps the student must follow to initiate an internal graduate program transfer. The decision to accept a transferring Clark student into a graduate program other than original admitted program is at the discretion of the accepting entity. Students must request an internal program transfer at least four weeks before the start of a semester using the following steps.

Student advises their program academic advisor of the desire to transfer to another Clark graduate program.
The academic advisor of the student’s originating unit reviews and approves the student request to contact the receiving entity for a transfer interview. The approval is documented and sent to the receiving entity program advisor or director.
The student is interviewed by the receiving school or department. During this time the new advisor will review the student’s transcript and determine suitability for admittance. The same admission criteria for a new admit will be applied to an internal transfer. While all the student’s courses follow the student to their future academic department, eligibility of those courses for degree requirements is determined by the receiving school or department. It is at the sole discretion of the receiving school or department to honor or deny any previously awarded tuition remission or scholarships.

It should be noted that a student’s accumulated grade point average (GPA) represents their entire history at Clark and not only degree requirements. Therefore the internal transfer of program does not interfere with the overall calculation of the student’s accumulated GPA. Students requesting an internal transfer should verify that they will be able to meet Clark’s minimum GPA of 3.0 for graduation requirements.

It is the student’s responsibility to ensure the that they understand the course requirements of their new program and to work with the new academic advisor to register for the appropriate courses for the subsequent semester.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your native language, you will need to submit an official TOEFL, Duolingo, or IELTS score report. We do not have minimum scores for any test. We will consider your English proficiency holistically, based on your scores, transcript, essay, and letters of recommendation.

We strongly encourage all applicants to sit for an interview. This is especially important for applicants who do not speak English as a native language. Test scores only tell us so much; we want to give you the opportunity to tell your own story. Your options for an interview are:

Email your admissions counselor to request a Skype interview with a current Clark student.
Schedule an interview as part of a campus visit.
Send us an interview from Vericant or InitialView.

If we determine that you are academically qualified to attend Clark, but could use additional language support, we will refer you to our English for Academic Success Program or Undergraduate Pathway Programs. Depending on your level of English proficiency, you would spend between one and four semesters in this program before joining the undergraduate degree program. You would not need to take the TOEFL or IELTS again after finishing the program.

If you have any questions, email your admissions counselor.

Tuition and Fee Information for Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control, CERT at Clark University

Application Fee 75

How to Apply for Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control, CERT at Clark University

Please note that the I-20 process is necessary for international applicants to complete in order to receive a visa. Applicants must accept their offer of admission and pay the non-refundable enrollment deposit to begin the I-20 process. The following items are needed for an I-20 to be processed: International Student Information Form (located in the application portal), bank statement (no more than six months old), an affidavit of support (if you are not using personal funds to finance your education), and a copy of your passport identification page. If applicant has accompanying dependents, a copy of the passport identification page for all dependents is required.

For more information regarding the I-20 process and how to obtain a visa, please see the International Applicant Information.

The Graduate application process

Once an applicant is ready to begin their application to a graduate program at Clark they must:
1. Create an account on our online application portal
2. Follow instructions within the portal to complete the application form for a specific program, including uploading additional credentials as required
3. Pay the application fee
4. Request any required test scores (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, etc) sent to Clark University Graduate Admissions
5. Monitor the status of their application via the online application portal to ensure all credentials have been received and to view the final decision.

Notification will be received
When we receive a completed application, the Graduate Admissions Office will forward the application to the appropriate admissions committee. The time it takes to receive a decision will vary depending on the program applied to and when a completed application is submitted. The School of Management, the School of Professional Studies, and the International Development, Community, and Environment department aim for a 2 - 4 week turnaround on completed applications as best practice. Once a decision has been reached, applicants will be notified via email, with their decision letter, which will include awarded scholarship if applicable. All documents, letters, and information is available in the application portal.

Regulatory Affairs for Cannabis Control, CERT at Clark University

Clark University

United States of America, Worcester